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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 715.04 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 715.04 and 378.40 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 715.04 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/715.04 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 715.04 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 270,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,571.14/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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